This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will ramp up patrols and enforcement efforts throughout the busiest boating holiday of the year.…
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Public Notice: Solomons Fireworks Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Plan
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
As we gear up for the upcoming Fireworks celebration, please be aware of the following Traffic Operations and Pedestrian Safety Plan in place to help…
Steer Clear Of Thieves For Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are reminding motorists to take proactive steps to protect their vehicles during National Vehicle Theft…
National Weather Service Confirms Touchdown of EF-0 Tornado in St. Mary’s County During Severe Storms
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC – Wed Jul 2 2025: NWS Damage Survey for July 1, 2025, Beauvue Tornado Event. Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak…
SMADC Launches Agricultural Lending Library to Boost Community Knowledge
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, has created an Agricultural Lending Library for the Southern…
Couple Charged with Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft and Theft from Lions Camp Merrick Funds
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
Detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division have charged a former employee and a volunteer of Lions Camp Merrick, Inc., with…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Bay District, Hollywood, NAS Patuxent River and Seventh District were dispatched to…
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate Operation Schedules- July 2nd to July 7th, 2025
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
Naval Air Station Patuxent River has announced that Gate 1 will be closed today, Wednesday, July 2 from 1 p.m., to 2:45 p.m. for unscheduled…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of Veteran Deputy Mark Porter
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
UPDATE 7/2/2025: On the evening of July 1, the Fraternal Order of Police – St. Mary’s County Lodge 7 shared a message from Sheriff…
California Woman’s Entire 5 Year Sentence Suspended After Committing Medicaid Fraud
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Malaysia Shabree Brown, 26, of California, Maryland, stemming from allegations that she billed Medicaid for…
Helen’s Café & Catering to Open July 2 in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
UPDATE: Helen’s Café & Catering, a longtime favorite in Southern Maryland, is officially reopening to the public on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at its new…
Two Local Boys Proudly Continue Their Birthday Tradition and Donate to Seventh District VFD
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
Keeping up with their birthday tradition, Austin (soon to be 10) and Ryan age 4, has continued asking for water and Gatorade instead of traditional…
Rita’s Lights Up Summer with New Rocket Pop Italian Ice and Firecracker Glitter Topping
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is turning up the summer heat with a flavor-packed, refreshing treat!…
Judge Kenneth Talley Named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
District Court of Maryland Chief Judge John P. Morrissey, with the approval of Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader, has named Charles…
DNR Introduces New MD Outdoors Licensing System
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, is now available for residents and visitors to purchase Maryland hunting and fishing licenses…